HEALTHY ELIXIR AT HOME

AN APPLE CIDER A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has been long said to be a great health tonic that could be the answer to all your wellness and beauty ailments. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from it’s powerful healing compounds which include potassium, probiotics, acetic acid, magnesium and enzymes. An Apple Cider a day keeps the doctor away!

Let us show you the benefits and how Apple Cider Vinegar can get you ready for summer all-year round.

LOSING WEIGHT:

Almost everyone wants to look their best on the beach , strutting away in their swimwear. The thought of losing weight before a beach holiday however, is harder than it seems. This is where Apple Cider Vinegar comes to play. To get you beach-body ready, consume just two to three teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with 500mls of water daily. You can gulp the entire concoction, or sip it slowly throuhgout the day.

The earlier mentioned acetic acid in ACV has been scientifically proven to supresses your appetite, increase your metabolism and assist in reducing water retention. This results in a leaner you! Of course, try to eat healthier and you will be able to see the results quicker.

Tip: We still cannot get used to the strong smell of the vinegar. To make it more palatable, we usually mix our ACV in water with some honey or add it in fresh juices.

AFTER-SUN CARE

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Achieving the perfect tan takes years of pratice. Even so, we always risk getting a sunburn if we are not careful with our UV protection and timing. We are certain a few of you have had your sun-soaked holidays ruined on the first day with sunburnt shoulders and arms and then not being able to go under the sun over the next few days. Redness, a burn sensation and patchy peeling skin usually follows the sunburn.

Next time, make sure you have a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar handy if this happens. Apple vinegar contains antiseptic properties that kill germs and relieve pain while helping to balance pH levels of sunburned skin. It also reduces the blisters after burning and soothes the skin. Skin will be healed naturally and you will be able to enjoy the rest of your holidays!

Tip: Fill a tub with warm water and two cups of Apple Cider Vinegar. Soak in the tub for at least 15 to 20 minutes and rinse off with cool water. To supplement this bath, apply cold natural yogurt on the burnt areas, leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with cool water. Finish up with an aloe vera gel.

TEETH WHITENER

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We all love teeth that glisten under the sun and contrasts with our tanned skin. Flash your pearly whites off with the help of Apple Cider Vinegar. ACV aids in removing stains, kills bacteria inside the mouth and gums and whitens teeth. It also helps in preventing bad breath.

Tip: Gargle for 30 seconds with 15ml of Apple Cider Vinegar every other day, spit it out and brush teeth as normal. If you can’t handle swirling ACV in your mouth, you can also take some ACV on your finger and rub it on your teeth for a minute and rinse with water. Always remember to rinse off with water as you don’t want the acid to speed up tooth decay.

It is important to know that not all apple cider vinegar is created the same. When Apple Cider Vinegar is made, using the slow fermentation process, there is buildup of yeast and bacteria called the mother. The mother is known to contain most of the beneficial ingredients : enzymes and proteins including probiotics. ACV containing the mother has a slightly cloudy consistency, and may create strands or sediment in the finished products. It is important that you look for organic, unfiltered, and unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar to reap its many health and beauty benefits.